This Bowl of Soup Will Really  Warm You Up!

I love being able to toss a handful of ingredients in a slow cooker and know that in 5 hours we will have an amazing soup ready to eat. This is the kind of meal I love putting together during the week when it feels like you are running out of time and the last thing you want to do is make a meal and clean up a mess! I mean, sure you will have to deal with the empty cans but I can totally handle that!

Ree Drummond always pulls together the easiest meals that are bursting with flavor! And this is one soup that does not disappoint! Ree knows that having a family dinner together is important and being able to take the frazzled mess out of meal planning is a huge benefit.

I love that this recipe can be made while you are out and about, but in a pinch, you can always make this on the stove top in a Dutch oven and let it simmer for a while. Since this recipe makes 12 servings you can count on having leftovers to take for lunch, or enjoy another meal!

This is what Ree says about her recipe.

“It’s my favorite kind of slow cooker recipe in that it requires no pre-cooking or sauteing or browning. You literally throw everything in, turn it on, then go live your life until it’s done.”

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Quick Tip: Make some cheese quesadillas to serve with this soup.

Image and recipe courtesy of Ree Drummond at The Pioneer Woman

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Can you really think about eating a nice juicy burger without fries on the side?  Not me!

One of our favorite places to grab a quick bite is In and Out Burger. Our son works there now so we have plenty of reasons to swing in. Ordering a number 3, grilled onions with peppers, protein style hits the spot every single time. I love that everything is fresh and hot. Just like when I make food at home.

Even if I don’t order fries when we stop at our favorite fast food burger place  I still find myself sneaking a few off my husband’s tray. Usually he just goes ahead and order extra fries because he knows that I can not eat just one ..or two..of three.

I have made baked fries a few times and it never seemed as good as I hoped, but this recipe is totally different. This recipe addresses why baked fries tend to get a bit soggy. And really, who wants a soggy fry?

Here is what Emily of Layers of Happiness has to say about this recipe.

Crispy edges, soft centers; extra-crispy French fries baked not fried – so you can feel good about eating them!

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Quick Tip: Try adding some finely snipped fresh rosemary to french fry seasoning for a gourmet experience.

Photo and Recipe courtesy of Emily at Layers of Happiness.

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Skip the Sandwich Shop. Make This ahead of Time and Rock your Lunch Break.

The first time I heard about quinoa I had NO idea what they were talking about.

My son was telling me about some of his recipes and I kept asking..is it a grain? What is it?

So I looked it up and this was the definition.

Pronounced “keen-wah,” this protein-packed grain contains every amino acid, and is particularly rich in lysine, which promotes healthy tissue growth throughout the body. Quinoa is also a good source of iron, magnesium, vitamin E, potassium, and fiber.

So basically it is a nutrient rich seed that is categorized as a protein.

I have started making a few things with it and replacing rice and it kind of reminds me of brown rice, only a bit nuttier.

Of course, it doesn’t have that high starch factor that you get from white rice. You know..the way you mash your fork on your plate and the rice sticks to it like something out of a Play-doh fin factory, but it is good for you. So if you haven’t tried Quinoa. Go ahead and try this recipe. Either way, I think we will be eating more of that super food in the future!

So if you haven’t tried Quinoa. Go ahead and try this recipe. Either way, I think we will be eating more of that super food in the future!

I love that Richa has this recipe designed to be divided into four bowls. What a time saver to have lunch or dinner ready to go.

If all you have to do is pop this in the microwave and re-heat then you can spend more time doing something you enjoy then trying to order something off the “to-go” menu!

This is what Richa says about her grab and go recipe!

Chicken Fajita Meal Prep Lunch Bowls are teamed with cilantro lime quinoa and is a healthy, tasty, fast recipe to make lunch prep for weekdays super easy!

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Quick Tip: Make sure you rinse the quinoa thoroughly to get rid of a slightly bitter taste after cooking. Not a big deal and some quinoa doesn’t even have it. But seriously it is a small thing to do. Much easier than dealing with kale!

 

Photo and recipe courtesy of Richa at My Food Story 

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